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Decade of Proggress
Who: americans, Jackie Robinson
What: Began movement for civil rights
Where: US
When: (No specific date) 1940's
Why: To fight for civil rights and gain equality Many joined togetther and created a group called CORE or Congress of Racial Equality. They were dedicated to nonviolent protests. Also Another Large break was Jackie Robinson being the first to play in the Major Leagues. -
Nationalist Leader
Who: Ho Chi Minh
What: Became new leader for Northern Vietnam
Where: Vietnam
When: September 2, 1945
Why: After the WWII Ho Chi Minh had became a new leader Ho Chi Minh was a communist leader. He had become a leader of nothern Vietnam after Vietnam had gained its independance. This was after WWII, this would bring a much of a change in the way vietnam was seen. -
Domino Theory
Who: Eisenhower
What: The US sent supplies to aid the french
Where: Vietnam and neighboring countries
When: 1953
Why: Believed that communism would spread Eisenhower believed that communism would create a domino effect spreading it to the surrounding countries. Therefor we sent troops, supplies, and ammunition to aid the French. -
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Warren Court
Who: Warren Court
What: Made great strives forward on civil rights problems
Where: California
When: January 11, 1954
Why: Set out to fix religous and voting freedoms Many believed that as population increased the legislation needed to increase. Religous freedom was also brought up for the reasons of church in school. It was ruled that it broke the 1st ammendment if someone was denied thier religion in school. -
Brown Vs. Board
Who: Brown, Courts
What: Court Cases on civil rights
Where: Kansas
When: During 1954
Why: They wanted to fight segregation in schools During the case of Brown vs Board Thurgood Marshall made a great descion on thier case. Brown was fighting for keeping the school in a non segregated state. Many felt that all children should have equal rights -
Geneva Conference
Who: Representatives from many of the great nations
What: Gathered to work out a peace agreement
Where: Geneva, Switzerland
When: July, 1954
Why:To create a cease-fire At the conference they had divided Indochina into districts. Vietnam was split by the 17th parrellel in order to stop fighting between the north and south. -
Little Rock Children
Who: 9 African American Children
What: Where not being allowed into school
Where: Little Rock, Arkansas
When: September 4, 1957
Why: Many thought that the brown decision was absurd and would not let the children in due to thier race 9 African american children were not allowed to attend school due to the color of theiir skin. These children were harrased and were not let into the school. It was'nt until these children were led by soldiers before they could attend school. -
The Arts
Who: Artists
What: New art style began
Where: US
When: 1960's
Why: Felt that there was only 2 styles before hand so a new one was in need Art has been a major factor thoughout history. By the 1960 much did not change though. A new art style was created, it was called "pop art". This would create new logos for many huge companies, such as cambells. -
The Freedom Rides
Who: CORE
What: Would use the things that only whites were supposed to use
Where: Though out the US
When: December, 1960
Why: To get government to act and enforce new laws Many CORE member began to ride in the white only sections, go in whites-only waiting rooms, and and use facilities such as restrooms. They felt that this would force the government to act. -
John F. Kenedy Takes Office After Close Campaign
Who: John F. Kenedy
What: JFK had won the presidency
Why: JFK wanted to confront the new conflicts, such as civil right
Where: Washington DC
When: January 20, 1961 JFK takes office after being victorious in the close race with republican Richard NIxon. -
First lady and the Children
Who: Jacqueline Kennedy and the Kids
What: Set new examples of duties the have
Where: The White House
When: January 20, 1961
Why: She saw that the ability to help others was needed As Kennedy moved in the white house, it was the first time that children had lived in the white house. Jacqueline saw that she needed to bring a new image of elegance and artisic visions to the white house. -
New Votes
Who: African American Voters
What: Were trying to be helped on restering to vote
Where: Thoughout the US (South was a major place)
When: In the 1960's (VEP in 1962)
Why: It was found that the amount of harm and opposition for african americans voting was at a high stance CORE, SNCC and other groups created the Voter Education Project to try to help southern African American register for voting. The opposition led to many African Americans being beaten, jailed, and much more. -
24th Ammendment Arises
Who: Congress
What: Passed the 24th ammendment
Where: US
When: August, 1962
Why: To take taxes off voting Congress passed this ammendment to ban taxing on votes. This would help African Americans in voting. The original taxes could be used to prevent the African Americans from voting. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
Who: Cuba
What: Have recently been obtaining surface to air missiles.
Where: Cuba
When: First sight of missiles taken by plane on August 29, 1962
Why: Cuba is helping the Soviet Union In hope that the US starts a war. In Cuba gaining these missiles it show the hate that the Soviet has towords the US. The Soviet Union wants a war to get the other strongest nation out of the picture. -
Birmingham Protest
Who: African americans lead Martin Luther King
What: Had peaceful protest against segregation laws
Where: Birmingham, Alabama
When: April 12, 1963
Why: To create a more equal place, for birmingham had been a strict enforcer of segregation. Martin Luther had let peaceful marches and sit-ins in Birmingham. They were soon met by local authorities and arrested. There fight would soon come to stop when city officials would meet with some of Kings demands. -
Kennedy's Foreign Policy
Who: John F. Kenedy
What: Made Huge strives towords foreign policy
Where: Africa, Asia, Latin America
When: June 10, 1963
Why: To help foreign relationships to avoid conflict and also to help the other contries in need. JFK made many great strides towords a much better foreign relationship. He created the Peace Corps, these werw volunteers that would help educate, provide medical care, and agricultural adivise. He also created many other programs such as the Alliance for Progress. -
Assassination
Who: John F. Kennedy
What: Assassinated
Where: Texas (In a parade)
When: November 22, 1963
Why: He rode in a open car allowing a shot to be easily made him President Kennedy was assassinated during a motorcade. The car he was riding in was a open top vehicle so the assassin could make the shot easy and resulted in Kennedy's death. -
Johnson Becomes President
Who: Lyndon B. Johnson
What: Became president
Where: On Air Force One
When: November 22, 1963
Why: Kennedy was assassinated and Johnson was sworin in on Air Force One Johnson became president shortly after JFK was assassinated. He was sworin in on Air Force One. This opposite man who was recently the Vice President was now officialy President of the US. -
War on Poverty
Who: President Johnson
What: Made many new programs to stop poverty
Where: Though out the US
When: November 23, 1963
Why: To try to end or help the many in poverty President Johnson had created many programs, such as the Economic Opportunity Act, Jobs Corps, and VISTA. All these make strives to impove the lives of those in poverty in hope to end all poverty. -
New Commander
Who: William Westmoreland
What: Became the new commander
Where: Vietnam
When: June 1964
Why: To drive enemy forces out William Westmoreland became the commander of the US troops in South Vietnam. He was ordered to drive the enemy forces out of their hideouts. Westmoreland would have a job that would lead many young men to the fate. -
A Act on Civil Rights Has Been Made
Who: Johnson
What: Signed a bill creating equality in the work place and public
Where: US, Birmingham, Washington
When: July 2, 1964
Why: Recent events showed that equality was needed After Kennedy was assassinated, and bombings killing african americans Johnson had plans on passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This banned discrimination in employment and in public accommodations. -
Affirmative Actions Being Brought
Who: US Government
What: began helping in the transition in equal rights in employment
Where: Colleges and other places
When: 1964 and on
Why: to help the people create programs making a much more successful enviornment The US Government had created the Civil Rights Act of 1964 banning discrimination in employment. This would take time to come into full effect. The government would set up programs creating a much easier transition to the new act. But would loose support in the doing. -
The Great Society
Who: President Johnson
What: Johnson began his movement forward to the Great Society
Where: The United States
When: November,1964
Why: Johnson want to create a great place to live, to change the way we are living today President Johnson created mew programs such as the Omnibus Housing Act, Medicaid, and Medicare. All these programs were made to improve a better life for Americans regardless to the economic status they Held. -
Malcolm X Becomes Known
Who: Malcolm X
What: Began a radical movments towords equality
Where: US
When: February, 1965
Why: He felt that the non violent movments did not give the people the rights to defend thierselves. Malcolm X would ultimatly become a large figure in creating equal rights though force. He would critisize other leaders of the same cause claiming they were not harsh enough. -
Operation Rolling Thunder Commenced
Who: US Millitary and Johnson
What: Created a bombing campaign
Where: Vietnam
When: March 2, 1965
Why: to weaken enemy forces Operation Rolling Thunder was launched in order to destroy enemy supplies, bridges, roads, railways, and power plants. The main place bombing occured was on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. It was thought this might help the US win. -
Antiwar Movement
Who: Many Antiwar US citizens
What: Began protest against the war
Where: Colleges mainly
When: April 1965
Why: To try to stop the war and bring troops home Many people began to protest, mainly at college campuses. The students held rallies and debates. They began a movement that questioned why we even were fighting. -
Farmers Strike
Who: Latino Americans
What: Began a strike from farm jobs
Where: Delano, California
When: 1965
Why: To get higher pay for the hardwork they do Latinos in California began a strike let by Cesar Chaves and Dolores Huerta. They began the strike on the terms of low pay. -
New Voting Rights Act of 1965
Who: Congress, Johnson
What: Passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Where: US
When: August 6, 1965
Why: to give the government tool to help break down barriers to voting rights Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with flying colors. The sighning was attended by King, James Farmer, Rosa Parks, and many others. It was a major milestone in creating equal voting rights. -
Black Power!
Who: Stokely Carmichael
What: Became head of the SNCC and changed tactics
Where: Greenwood, Mississippi
When: May, 1966
Why: Thought that more violent and aggressive actions were needed Stokely became head of the SNCC, after being arrested at Greenwood he began to change his ways. He began to use more aggressive tactics. This most famous lines were "What do you want" the crowd yells "BLACK POWER". -
Crusade for Justice
Who: Rodolfo Gonzales
What: Created Crusade for Justice group
Where: US
When: 1966
Why: To give mexican american a new opportunity at life Rodolfo Gonzales began the group Crusade for Justice. This group held a sense of nationalism. It gave relief to the other mexican americans. They began free classes to educate on bilingual skills. -
Feminist Organization Appears
Who: Feminists
What: create NOW
Where: US
When: 1966
Why: To gain equality in the workplace, school, and courts. Feminists began the National Organizatoin for Women. They would try to stop discrimination in schools, work places, -
The Black Panthers Rise
Who: Black Panthers
What: Created and began call to violent revolution
Where: Oakland, California
When: October, 1966
Why: To fight for equality and liberate the african americans The Black Panther Party was created by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. They began the group to liberate thier people by using violence and force. The group used guns to monitor and guard there neighborhoods. -
New Mexican Group
Who: Mexicans in US
What: Began Chicanos
Where: US
When: late 1960's
Why: To get a sense of pride of nationality Mexican Americans began the Chicanos in the 1960's. This began a new group with a sense of nationalism. It was a new name, they now looked down on the others known as "Mexican Americans". -
Hippies
Who: Americans (Mainly College Students)
What: Began a new name for the new culture
Where: US
When: 1967
Why: To promote peace and freedom A new group arose called Hippies. They were mainly college students that fought for peace. Many used LSD or marajuana to get a sense of freedom of the violent world. -
The Election of 1968
Who: Johnson, Humphrey, Kennedy, McCathy
What: Began the race for the next president
Where: US
When: 1968
Why: To become the next president Thoughout the race Vietnam was the major issue. Johnson had dropped out from re election. Now Kennedy and McCarthy both called for rapid end to war. -
Doubts Are Growing
Who: Johnsonand citizens
What: Citizens began to loose hope in the war
Where:US
When: 1968
Why: The US had been loosing many Morals were down and a growing doubt had begun to form. The people of the US and even the President had seen were the war was. Peace had to made soon or too many would die. -
Election Results
Who: Presidential Campaign Runners
What: Nixon Won the campaign
Where: US
When: 1968
Why: Nixon won both popular and electoral votes During the campaign many of them fought during the campaign. In the end Nixon rose victorious above the rest. It seems that the way Nixon wanted to handle the war was the main reason he won. -
Womens Liberation
Who: Women
What: fought for equal rights
Where: US
When: Late 1960's
Why: felt men and women should be socially, politcally, and economically equal. Women began a liberation movement called feminism. It called for equal rights between men and women. They wanted social, economic, and political equality. -
Civil Rights Act of 1968 Created
Who: Johnson
What: Signed the new act
Where: US
When: 1968
Why: To create more equal rights between races in the US Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968 creating much more equality. The Act would also be regarded as the Fair Housing Act. It bans discrimination in the sale or rental of housing. -
New Music
Who: Hippies
What: Attended Woodstock
Where: Upstate New York
When: 1969
Why: To promote peace At woodstock more than 400,000 people attended. The new rock and roll music was the main show. Though the concert many great bands played, such as Jimi Hendrix. They all came to the concert as a movment for peace. -
Troops Will Come Home
Who: Nixon
What: called for peace between the US and Vietnam
Where: Vietnam and the US
When: 1969
Why: In order to start to bring back troops and end the war With Nixons election he had begun to bring peace. He made a plan called Veitnamization which would slowly bring US troops home as we worked out a peace agreement. -
Theats at Campuses
Who: Students
What: Protesting against the war, Nation Guard was brought in
Where: Kent University
When: May 2, 1970
Why: Quarells between the students and National Guard When students a Kent State University were protesting the Nation Guard had been brought in. Soon the students began to throw rock and insult them. Next the Guard fired upon the students and 4 were killed and 9 were injured. -
A New Black Power
Who: John Lewis, Andrew Young, and Jesse Jackson
What: Made major impact on the fight to equal rights
Where: Court, Birmingham
When: 1970's
Why: to create equal rights for the African Americans John Lewis would b some of the first on many sit-ins and soon lead the SNCC. Andrew Young would play key roles in the Birmingham campaign and Selma march. Later he would become a US ambassador. Jesse Jackson would create a group called PUSH helping the poor. -
Cambodia Taken
Who: Khmer Rogue
What: Took over Cambodia and slautered many
Where: Cambodia
When: 1975
Why: to gain control of the country A communist group called Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia and killed 1.5 million in order to try to subdue the country. In 1979 Vietnam had retaken the country and UN peacekeeping forces were placed there. -
A New Ammendment
Who: Feminists
What: New Creation of equal Rights Ammendment
Where: US
When:1978
Why: To give women and men equal rights Feminists had a great victory in the creation of the equal rights ammenment. It gave men and women equal rights. A major step forward a equal community.
